Western Pool & Spa Show
March 28-30, 2024 | Long Beach, California
Join us at the Western Pool & Spa Show in Long Beach, California. This show boasts a variety of seminars and an expansive exhibit floor. There is no fee for the exhibit floor; the cost to attend seminars is $125 on-site or $115 if registered before March 22. All three days will have classes available in Spanish.
Door prizes will be given away each hour, culminating in a $20,000 cash prize on the last day of the show.
Exhibit Hours
Thursday, March 28 | 6-9 p.m.
Friday, March 29 | 2-6 p.m.
Saturday, March 30 | 1-6 p.m.
Visit our Partners
AquaStar Pool Products #711
Blue-White Industries #218
Fluidra #410
H2Flow Controls #710
HASA #441
Haviland #751
Hayward Pool Products #601
Industrial Test Systems #312
Intermatic #353
IPS Controllers #703
IPSSA #440
King Technology #716
Pentair #101
Pool & Electrical Products #519
Pool Nation #444
POOLCORP #301
PoolPro Magazine #322
PoolRX #653
Poolside Tech #221
Raypak #501
Skimmer #323
SPPA #534
U.S. Motors #714
Seminars
Seminars and speakers are subject to change. * = New seminar
Thursday, March 28
1-2:45 p.m.
Electricity for the Service Professional
Mike Childress, Pentair
Scaling Up Your Pool Service*
Gary Heath, The Pool Doctor
Fundamentals of Water Chemistry*
Alicia Stephens, Pool Nation / BioLab
Energy-efficient Pool and Spa Heating with Solar and Heat Pumps*
Dan Sizelove, Aquatherm
Bonding and Grounding
Bill Hamilton, Hamilton & Associates
Profitable Pool Inspections
Rick English (class lasts until 3:45 p.m.)
3-3:45 p.m.
Pool Pad Safety*
Scott Parker, Pentair
Importance of Filtration and How it Affects Your Bottom Line
Todd Pieri, Pool Nation / AquaStar
Advanced Lighting Design and Systems
Ben Forrest, PAL Lighting
Resilient Pool Service: How to Make More and Do Less*
Steve Berens, Clear Comfort
4-5:45 p.m.
Hydraulics for the Service Professional
Mike Childress, Pentair
Leak Detection and Non-destructive Pipe Repair Methods*
Darren Merlob, LeakTronics
Gas Fired Heaters: Everything You Need to Know
Brad Duncan, Pool Nation / Raypak
Intermediate Water Chemistry*
Jody O’Grady, Taylor Water Technologies
What is the Best Way to Maintain Pool Water Chemistry?*
Terry Snow, PHTA RWAQC
La Química del Startup y del Servicio Diario*
Miguel Chavez, HASA/Orenda (clases en Español)
Friday, March 29
8-9:45 a.m.
Everything We Thought We Knew About Swimming Pool Algae
John Weber, BioLab
Understanding Business Strategy*
Zac Nicklas, Edgar de Jesus and John Chakalis, Pool Nation
Plaster Issues
Que Hales, OnBalance
Advanced Electrical Safety
Bill Hamilton, Hamilton & Associates
How to Protect Your Business in 2024 and Beyond*
Renee Porter, Higginbotham
10-10:45 a.m.
New Economy Drivers: How to Sell to Millennials*
Jessica Werner, Clear Comfort
Variable-speed Pump*
Alex Krajewski, Fluidra
Level Up Your Service with Enzymes and Water Clarifiers
Jamie Novak, Pool Nation / BioLab
Cause and Effect of Water Balance*
Jody O’Grady, Taylor Water Technologies
Solar Pool Heating Systems: Troubleshooting and Service*
Dan Sizelove, Aquatherm
Chemical Conflicts and Safety Hazards*
Eric Knight, HASA/Orenda
Seguridad del Filtro*
Carlos Gomez, Pentair (clases en Español)
11 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Unlocking Your Business Potential with Customer and Profit Approach
Zac Nicklas, Edgar de Jesus and John Chakalis, Pool Nation
Commercial Pools: CAT Controls and Sanitization
Jad Porter, Hayward
Marketing Your Business Using AI*
John Limbocker, Internet Dominators
How to Get the Most Out of Your Chlorine*
Terry Arko, HASA
Thoughtful Equipment Installations (Bilingual: English and Spanish)*
Kevin Cobabe and JC Escudero, Watershape University
1-2:45 p.m.
Understanding Plasma Ozone Systems*
Beth Hamil, HACCP Certified CPO
Introduction to Hydraulics 101
Steve Barnes, Pool Nation / AquaStar
Stain Prevention and Removal
Peter Kurr, Jack’s Magic
Química básica del agua 101
Pedro Correa (clases en Español)
Hidráulica para profesionales del servicio*
Carlos Gomez, Pentair (clases en Español)
Saturday, March 30
8-9:45 a.m.
Adding Commercial Pools to Your Route*
Gary Heath, The Pool Doctor
Intermediate Principles of Water Chemistry*
Terry Arko, Pool Nation / HASA/Orenda
The Chemistry of Metal Staining and Removal*
Joe Laurino, Periodic Products
Learn How to Use AI and Cherry Pick Hot Leads From the Internet*
John Limbocker, Internet Dominators
Don’t Kill Your Golden Goose: Protect and Perpetuate your Business
Larry Oxenham, American Society for Asset Protection
Safeguarding Your Pool Business: A Guide to Claims and Legal Preparation*
Renee Porter, Higginbotham
Entendiendo la Circulacion y Filtracion en Piscinas*
Omar Plasencia (clases en Español)
10-11:45 a.m.
The NY State Pool Disinfection Efficacy Study
Roy Vore, Vore and Associates LLC
Innovations in Algae Treatment: What You Didn’t Know You Needed to Know*
Alicia Stephens, Pool Nation / BioLab
How a Pool Works
Robert Foutz, Jr., Purity Pool
Tips and Tools to Rule Your Pools*
Eric Knight, HASA/Orenda
Certified Stain Specialist
Peter Kurr, Jack’s Magic (Class lasts until 1:45 p.m.)
Licenciada Contratista Guiatista
Arturo Torres (clases en Español)
12-1:45 p.m.
Power Center Wiring Navigation*
Kelli Clancy and Deb Martin, Pool Girl Pro
Hydraulics II: Beyond the Basics
Steve Barnes, Pool Nation / AquaStar
Advanced Water Chemistry
Que Hales, OnBalance
Química avanzada del agua*
Pedro Correa (clases en Español)
Pool Nation Boot Camp
Tuesday, March 27- Wednesday, March 29
8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
300 East Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90802
Cost: $200; includes pass to Western Show education and expo
Hands-on Classes
Pump Installation and Programming with AquaStar
Automation Installation and Programming with Hayward
Heater Installation and Troubleshooting with Raypak
Salt System Installation and Programming with Hayward
These courses are meticulously crafted to offer students practical, hands-on experience. Participants will do activities such as cutting and stripping wires and working with conduits on pumps, heaters and automation systems. Additionally, students will gain valuable skills in programming and connecting systems using low-voltage techniques.
Watershape University
Preconference Education: All preconference classes are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and include lunch.
Tuesday, March 26
CONSTRUCTION 3611: Essential Plaster Workshop
Day 1 of 2
CONSTRUCTION 3611: Essential Plaster Workshop
Day 2 of 2
Wednesday, March 27
CONSTRUCTION 3711: Essential Major Renovations Workshop
Day 1 of 2
CONSTRUCTION 3711: Essential Major Renovations Workshop
Day 2 of 2
Thursday, March 28
CONSTRUCTION 2241: Quality Shotcrete Placement for Pools
Know It When You See It
Conference Education
Friday, March 29
CONSTRUCTION 2252: Concrete Defect Identification and Prevention
8-9:45 a.m.
CONSTRUCTION 2342: Thoughtful Equipment Installations
11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. (English and Spanish)
Saturday, March 30
CONSTRUCTION 1711: Pool Renovations Inspection Checklist: Considerations for Success
8-9:45 a.m.
SERVICE 3121: Electricity, Bonding and Controls for Service Professionals
10-11:45 a.m.
CONSTRUCTION 1641: Porcelain Pool Tile Installation: Technique and Best Practices
11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
